Fishing at Grace Lake, Jack County, Texas

• Overview

  The Jack County end of Texas holds Grace Lake. The bank is 961 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Jack County. Chico at 11 miles is the nearest place to stop. Then Runaway Bay, 11 miles, and Jacksboro, 12 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Grace Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists blue catfish and white bass. Check the state or provincial list before planning around one species. Work Grace Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 84°F at the top of summer and 42°F at the bottom of winter. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Grace Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Grace Lake, 1.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Grace Lake are worth checking on the day.